Nerf game draws ire from school, police officials

12:12 PM,
Apr. 18, 2014

Written by

Shereen Siewert
Daily Herald Media

Students at Wausau West High School could be breaking the law with an increasingly popular game that involves Nerf guns, according to a letter sent to parents this week.

The letter, signed by Wausau Police Officer Jeff Schremp and Wausau West High School Principal Jeb Steckbauer, asked parents to discuss the possible consequences of the game with students.

The game, which players refer to as "Nerf Wars" or "Senior Shoot Out," involves five-player teams that eliminate other players by shooting them with Nerf guns. The potential problem, according to the letter, is the rules associated with ...